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    Boncafe Workshop In Ubon

    in Isaan

    Posted · Edited by jay-uk

    I'm not a big Coffee drinker but do like a large mug first thing in the morning just to set me up for the day when I'm half a sleep. Shopping around trying different bean types I settled on Columbian arabica which I stick with now. Wide awake after a mug and smells great too.

    Tat - Ubon Ratchathani

    in Isaan

    Posted

    I was impressed to find that the TAT had put together an informative website dedicated to Ubon and then also noticed they have a link in English for us farangs. Clicked on the link and got nothing but error messages so it seems for now they are promoting Ubon Ratchathani amongst the Thai speaking population only. Ah well, nothing really changes in Thailand when it comes to attention to detail ! :D

    http://www.tatubon.org/

    http://www.tatubon.org/english.php

    Hope they correct the site soon.........if they want farang visitors that is. :)

    Cheapest Broadband Options

    in IT and Computers

    Posted · Edited by jay-uk

    I was thinking of setting up an old laptop in the house over in LOS/Ubon for the family to webcam and talk each day via UK/LOS. What are the latest ADSL B/Band offers locally (monthly cost low Mbps) and what are the approx: set up costs to have a phone company put a telephone line in. I don't want to spend a fortune on a line while i'm not in thailand so cheapest options, if any, would suffice. Thanks for your help:

    Property Agents? - Ubon Ratchathani

    in Isaan

    Posted

    Hello All

    I would be interested to learn about any property agents in Ubon city who may be able to give me an indication of house & land value of our holiday home. Wife and I are considering selling due to our eldest son's health making it increasingly difficult and unlikely we can spend time over in Thailand in future. It's a tough decision as our long term retirement plans were somewhat based on us living locally when older but this seems to be drifting too far from reality right now. A dialogue with an agent may give us some insight into our options and help us finalise our decision now or wait for later. If anyone does know of a property agency then please let me have their contact details.

    Any help is much appreciated...

    Jay

    Sugar Cane

    in Farming in Thailand Forum

    Posted

    I am quite interested to learn more about growing sugar cane also to maximise yield and prices per rai. On a quick internet search, sugar cane is showing up at a price of US$36-44 per meton. Is this price correct and up to date? The other figure I found was 15 metons per rai for cane is that also correct?

    Other information needed would be cost/s to grow through Nov- Mar growing period and what are seedlings?, labour, water and feed costs to calculate margins etc..

    I don't know anything about sugar at the moment but it seems a better prospect than rice for a small plot.

    Thanks for any help you can give...

    Ubon Hospitals

    in Isaan

    Posted

    I just did a quick check on the Bupa Thailand website for hospitals they list within their network and for Ubon both Ubon Rak and Rajavej are listed. I'm not a BUPA user myself but their site seems to suggest both or either hospitals can be used for treatment. Maybe worth asking them the question directly.

    http://www.bupa.co.th/bupa_cms/en/csc_bupa_network.aspx

    cut and pasted from the above:

    Hospital Name / Clinic Name Genre Telephone / Fax Address Room type

    RAJAVEJ UBOLRATCHATHANI HOSPITAL Tel : 0 4528 0040-55 999 Chayangkul Rd. Naimuang Ubonratchathani 34000

    www.rajavejubol.com FGSO

    UBOLRAKSA THONBURI HOSPITAL Tel : 0 4526 0285-300 46/4 Burapanai Rd. Tumbon Naimueang Ubonratchathani 34000

    www.ubonrak.co.th DEFGS

    Note : Room type

    A = Single room over 6,000 Baht B = Single room up to 6,000 Baht C = Single room up to 5,000 Baht D = Single room up to 4,000 Baht

    E = Single room up to 3,000 Baht F = Single room up to 2,000 Baht G = Single room up to 1,200 baht O = Observation room

    S = Shared room

    = Hospital = Clinic

    How to use membership card with Bupa network

    1. This network list is continuously updated from time to time. If you are unsure whether the hospital or clinic is still in our network, please kindly contact Customer service via 0 2232 8666

    2. For your most convenience, we recommend you to consider one of our network providers for treatment as they will send your eligible bills directly to us for settlement.

    3. For your most convenience, please ensure that you present your membership card upon obtaining the treatment at one of our network providers.

    4. You membership card will be accepted for only the medical expense within your maximum limit. You will be asked to pay for any charges in excess of your benefit levels or any non medical expenses before you leave the hospital. For inquiries, please check it from your membership handbook or contact our customer service.

    5. For non-urgent treatment, it is recommended that you contact our Customer service at 0 2232 8666 or E-mail : [email protected] to confirm your level of cover and give you advice on which hospital and clinics to go to.

    Ubon Swimming Pool

    in Isaan

    Posted

    Ubon International (Nevada Grand Hotel) has a large pool. Lai Thong hotel has a small/medium sized pool and I believe from what i've been told there is a large pool somewhere around Nong Bua market and temple.

    Barbed Wire Shuts Off National Park

    in Isaan

    Posted

    Barbed wire shuts off national park

    http://www.bangkokpost.com/breakingnews/15...t-national-park

    Writer: BangkokPost.com

    Published: 17/09/2009 at 01:59 PM

    Thai soldiers have put up barbed wire to prevent People's Alliance for Democracy protesters entering Phra Viharn National Park, and set up more checkpoints along the road to the park, according to a local reporter in Si Sa Ket province.

    The barbed wire was placed around around the office and the entrance to the national park, and two more military checkpoints were now the road between Nam Khun and Kantharalak districts, in addition to existing checkpoints manned by para-military rangers.

    Huge billboards opposing the PAD's planned rally have been put up at various intersections along the road between Kantharalak district of Si Sa ket and Muang district of Ubon Ratchathani, the reporter said.

    Boxer Pups In Ubon Ratchathani

    in Isaan

    Posted

    There's a Rottweiler breeder in our village but I don't know where to get Boxer pups. The side market at Big C can get all sorts of dogs/puppies and they are usually there once a week from memory. Rott pups were about <5k baht when I last asked two years ago.

    Concrete Cement Poles

    in Farming in Thailand Forum

    Posted

    Thanks for the information which is great in terms of options. I have been working on the assumption that we need to spend between 100-150 baht per post at a similar length to yours. How does this compare on cost to making them yourself as my brother-in-law is prepared to have go casting them himself. Do the posts need wire reinforcement through the centre to stop them from being brittle etc...

    Cheers.

    Jay

    Concrete Cement Poles

    in Farming in Thailand Forum

    Posted

    Hello

    Can anyone tell me the best price and location/s to buy concrete poles to put around a piece of farm land? The woden posts only last a couple of years I'm told and most secure way to keep animals in/out is concerete cement poles. I sort of remember someone telling me a few years back 100 baht per piece is that accurate. If you have wire price also it would be appreciated. Thank you.

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